Trial Attorney

Company: Merastar Insurance Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Location(s)Glendale CADetailsKemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.Position Summary:Break free of the grind and put your legal skills to work in an environment that's anything but "corporate." We want your creativity as well as your experience on our Staff Counsel Team in Glendale, CA. Be recognized as a trusted advisor and appreciated as a key contributor to success. Continuously gain new experience and grow in a fast-paced collaborative setting. If you're up for a challenge and want an active role in one of the Insurance Industry's biggest success stories, we should talk.Positions will be fully hybrid with some desired workplace flexibility. Must be willing to travel to the local office for initial onboarding, business meetings and training if within reasonable driving distance.Position Responsibilities: Work independently on assigned cases.Partner closely with Claims and Special Investigations units to aggressively pursue referred files.Interact with interesting professionals who are among the best in their fields.Provide timely status reports to claims handlers on significant events and milestones at no greater than 60-day intervals.Respond promptly to calls and correspondence.Talk shop with other top-notch legal thinkers.Develop and document a well-honed strategy for handling each case.Attend to and synopsize intangibles such as the judge, plaintiff attorney, and aggravating factors.Maintain meticulous document files of pleadings, briefs and memoranda.Employ creative solutions to tackle tough problems.Embrace Company and Staff Counsel protocols, operating guidelines and procedures.Master supporting technologies such as case management software for notes, diary, calendar, billings etc.Adhere to all legal and ethical standards and guidelines.Position Qualifications: Prior experience handling insurance defense work is preferred.Must be a current member of the Bar in the State where practicing and maintain necessary licensing and continuing education requirements throughout employment.Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.-ZR -GD -IN -PT

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